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OU53 KZZ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,405 mi
Last recorded89,405 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 KZZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 89,405 miles

cat to centre exhaust clamp broken but not blowing

ecu light on

n/s rear coil spring corroded

n/s washer jet not working

Pass 4 Dec 2015 78,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eml on

Fail 4 Dec 2015 78,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eml on

Pass 4 Dec 2014 62,544 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 59,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking and perishing to o/s/r tyre on inner sidewall cords not showing

engine lamp showing

tear to n/s/f tyre on inner side wall cords not showing

Pass 15 Dec 2012 55,338 miles

slight perishing to o/s/r tyre on sidewalls

slight tears to n/s/f tyre on inner sidewall not to cords

traction control lamp showing

Pass 30 Dec 2011 52,367 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 52,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

minor exhaust blow

traction control light on

Pass 30 Dec 2010 48,881 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 44,204 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 38,209 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 31,662 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly low

Pass 12 Dec 2006 23,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

lower cover fitted to undewr side

n/s/f tyre down to 3.mm centre treads

slight

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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OU53 KZZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 92,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU53 KZZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OU53 KZZ registered?

OU53 KZZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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